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The Nomadic Lifestyle: Pros and Cons of Living in Georgia
February 4, 2017
Having lived in Georgia and Armenia here are my pros and cons of living there. I think it’s easy to only think on a shallow level about places, especially when travelling and try to make sense of a place with only a little knowledge. However, there is something to be said for viewing a place with fresh eyes. The pros and cons are of course subjective, hence the third ‘both’ category.
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Self-Help Summarised
February 4, 2017
There are so many self-help books out there. A recent study boiled them down to the following: You decide how you feel. Model the successful. People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be. Like attracts like. Be present. Leave your comfort zone. Don’t procrastinate. Be responsible. You are unique. Enjoy yourself. Appreciate life. Use positive self-talk. Visualise what you want. Not what we have but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance.
Tags: PsychologySelf-help
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The Best In Ear Headphones 2017
February 4, 2017
Soundmagic E50S High-purity copper windings and aluminium casings both help improve detail and reduce distortion. The 10mm drive units provide an accurate and dynamic sound quality. Sensitivity 102dB Impedance 51 Frequency Response 15 - 22,000 Cable Length 1.2 Weight 13 Plug size 3.5mm More info Buy from Amazon SoundMagic E10S These are light, compact and comfortable in-ears, with a selection of tips available for you to get the best fit.
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Boulder Bicycle - Vintage Bike Shop in Boulder, Colorado
February 3, 2017
I was lucky enough to meet the Kone family because they contacted Georiders to create a bespoke mountain bike tour in the Republic of Georgia. Mike has ran the amazing Boulder Bicycles, home of Rene Herse bicycles, for some time. He is an incredibly knowledgeable man about bikes especially vintage French touring bikes. If you are in that part of the world I encourage you to check it out. Stuff they stock Bags and Racks, Bicycle Frames and Forks,Bottom Brackets and Parts,Brake Stuff, Cassettes, Freewheels, and Chains, Crank stuff, Cycling Caps, Books/Mags, Stickers, Novelty, Derailleurs and shifters and parts/cables, Fenders, Mudflaps and hardware, Handlebar and Stem, Handlebar Tape and Plugs -Hardware, binders, bolts, framebuilding supplies, Headsets and parts, Hubs and Hub Parts, Lighting, Pedals Toe Clips and Straps, Rims, Saddles and Seatposts, Tires, tubes, and rim strips, Tools and Pumps (incl.
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Wisdom and Outtakes from a Cold Winter in the Caucasus
February 3, 2017
Take the opportunity to party I made many friends during my time in Tbilisi, Georgia. One such friend was Vincent. I met Vincent for the first time when I first arrived in Tbilisi, new year’s eve 2008. I was his guest on Couchsurfing. Vincent had learnt well the art of sociability and partying. He was good looking, played the guitar and sung well. Aurillien, his flatmate, described him to me once as, “living as if he was in a film”.
Tags: NarrativeOuttakesCreativeStoryTbilisiTravelBookWritingGeorgiaArmenia
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How to Analyse and Fix Bugs in Your Life
February 3, 2017
I originally wrote this in 2010. Updated 2017. Identifying habits that perhaps hold me back and creating solutions. Problem: Using technology through boredom for a short term emotional benefit. Solutions: Smarter use of instead of impulsive use. Being productive as opposed to busy. Better understanding and relevant technology. Improving the technology I use. Making it faster, more suitable. Being part of a community of people who use similar technology and sharing ideas, issues and fixes.
Tags: Bug fixing
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Royal Jordanian - Motorcycling With a Helmet Cam Around London
January 28, 2017
I have spent many hours on a bike without an engine cruising around London. It is one of the best ways to get around the great city. I came across this popular Youtube channel where a guy rides a lovely sounding motorbike around London (and beyond) observing things, meeting people and then putting the videos up. It turns out he is just a little bit popular. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZImkBRbO3K8&t=494s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GmLRSedHdw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSG47hoIIcw More on the channel
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Travel Filmmaking Quick Tips
January 22, 2017
In it’s most simple form, filmmaking is story-telling. With a few simple techniques everyone can record and tell compelling stories. Camera Care It is important to keep the camera in a safe and dry place. I kept mine in a camera bag in a dry bag in the trailer. Take a spare battery. I took the standard battery as well as an additional high capacity battery. How to hold / fix Use the strap so you don’t drop it.
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The Performance Lab - Conditioning, Strength and Martial Arts Training Youtube Videos
January 22, 2017
I am lucky enough to have been able to train with Stewart Lovejoy for the last couple of years. He is a long term martial artist and fitness expert and really knows his stuff. He has started a Youtube channel and shares his conditioning, strength and martial arts training exercises and routines. More available on the Youtube Channel
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Have you Traveled to Armenia?
January 8, 2017
Originally written 2009, updated 2017. Armenia is a country is the Caucasus with Turkey to the west, Iran to the south and Azerbaijan to the east. It is cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The huge freshwater lake Sevan, one of the biggest in the world after Lake Baikal in Russia. A large area of the country is mountainous with grasslands and steppe. The highest point is Mount Aragats (4095m) .
Tags: Armenia
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British Army 58 Pattern Poncho Review
January 8, 2017
This army poncho was purchase from eBay. Features Issued to British troops up until the late 90’s 58 pattern poncho design Draw cord on hood Press-stud fastening on sides Breathable (ish) Waterproof (to an extent) It has a hole in the centre to our your head through. It has drawstring pull cords to pull tight the material around your waist. How I used it I took it cycle touring as an alternative to a waterproof jacket.
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Shimano 8 Speed SL-M748 Mountain Bike Gear Shifters Review
January 8, 2017
8 speed is recommended for touring because the chain is wider and both the chain and cassette block should last longer. Which shifters are the best for running an 8 speed Shimano drivetrain? Here are the Shimano SL-M748 shifters. Features 8 speed Rapidfire SIS Aluminium housing Gear indicator Adjustable tension Shimano Wind touching the skin, sunlight streaming through the trees and wave patterns covering the water excite the hearts of people.